Our Boats
Enjoy the night view of Tokyo and Japanese cuisine on the NAWAYASU houseboat for a special experience.
Yakatabune are traditional Japanese houseboats and are available in two types: shared boats and chartered boats. The minimum number of people on a shared boat is 2 (*1), and on a chartered boat, 15 (*2).Our boats depart from Hamamatsucho in central Tokyo (close to Ginza).
On NAWAYASU’s houseboats, you can enjoy freshly fried tempura, fresh sushi, sashimi, and other dishes and drinks while relaxing and enjoying the night view of Tokyo, traditional performing arts, or simply chatting with your loved one. Depending on the season, you can also enjoy experiences such as fireworks festivals or cherry blossom viewing.
Many of our customers come from overseas, and we can provide services in English and accept payment by credit card from overseas.
We invite you to experience traditional Japanese culture and the beautiful night view of Tokyo on NAWAYASU’s houseboats.
For reservations and inquiries, please contact us by email.
※1 If the number of reservations is less than the minimum, the boat will be cancelled.
※2 If you wish to use the room for less than 15 persons, please contact us.
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Faclities
Fin stabilizer
A sunken kotatsu
Observation deck
Karaoke
Private Charter Cruise
The charter houseboat plan is available for a minimum of 15 persons. On Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and the day before national holidays, reservations are accepted from a minimum of 20 persons. Prices start at 13,650 yen per person (including tax and service charge) and include all meals, beverages, and boarding. Additional options are available for an additional fee.
The cruise time is approximately 2.5 hours, and you can choose a cruise course that best suits your needs, such as a tour of Odaiba or the Sumida River.
NAWAYASU’s signature dishes include kaiseki cuisine using seasonal ingredients such as tempura and sashimi, which you can enjoy while gazing at the night view of Tokyo.
We invite you to spend a special time with your family, friends, colleagues, and other precious people on a chartered houseboat.
Payment and Notes for Charter Houseboat
- The charter boat can be reserved for less than 15 persons. In that case, the minimum consumption amount is 13,650 yen x 15 persons.
- A deposit is required to make a reservation. We will send you a URL for the deposit. Please pay the deposit of 31,500 yen by credit card by the designated date.
- We will send you a URL for the remaining balance of the fee. Please make credit card payment in advance by the designated date
- In the event of cancellation, a cancellation charge will be applied in accordance with our regulations.
Dining
Enjoy carefully selected seasonal ingredients and fresh Japanese ingredients.
“Nawayasu” is a yakatabune that prides itself on its cuisine. We want you to enjoy the best cuisine on the Yakatabune, so we use the freshest seasonal ingredients and offer dishes that will satisfy our customers.
We offer various cooking courses according to your budget. Enjoy our signature dishes.
百寿Kaiseki cuisine “Hyakuju”
13,000 yen
(tax-included)
＊plus 5% service charge
Kaiseki “Hyakuju” course is a basic course where you can enjoy freshly fried Edomae tempura and fresh sashimi from Tsukiji fish market.
menu
Appetizer: Assortment of seafood and seasonal ingredients
Otsukuri: Fresh sashimi procured from Tsukiji (individual serving)
Seasonal Ingredients: Nabemono in winter, grilled meat and seasonal vegetables in summer
Fried food: Tempura (conger eel, squid, shrimp, squid, seasonal vegetables, etc.)
Meal: Rice
Pickles: Oshinko
Dessert: Seasonal fruit
萬寿Kaiseki cuisine “Manju”
19,800 yen
(tax-included)
＊plus 5% service charge
Kaiseki “Manju” course is a luxurious cooking course where you can enjoy exquisite high-class Edomae sushi prepared in front of you by a sushi chef.
menu
Appetizer1: Assortment of seafood and seasonal ingredients
Appetizer2: Basil-flavored Sanriku seaweed from Iwate
Seasonal food: Nabemono in winter, grilled meat and seasonal vegetables in summer
Deep-fried food: Special Edo-style tempura (conger eel, squid, shrimp, squid, seasonal vegetables, etc.)
Meals: High-class Edomae nigiri sushi (*Enjoy sushi being made in front of you.)
Bowl: Soup
Pickles: Oshinko
Dessert: Seasonal fruit
Extrafood & drinks
Edomae Sushi Performance
Okezushi Option of High Quality Edomae Sushi
Draft Beer
Specially selected Japanese Roast Beef
Entertainment & Activities(Extras)
Geisha dance
Lion dance
Paper-cutting virtuosity and comic storytelling
Dressing in a yukata
English Rakugo experience with Shinoharu Tachikawa
Kappore Dance Lesson
Japanese Wedding Reception on board
Koto performance
Shared Boat
Shared houseboat is a popular plan that can be easily enjoyed by couples, families, and friends. Reservations for the shared boat plan can be made for as few as two people. (If the number of reservations is less than the minimum, the boat will be cancelled.)
The fee is 16,500 yen per person (tax included)* and includes all meals, drinks, and boarding.
Departure is every Sunday at 18:30, and the excursion course takes passengers around Odaiba. The course includes night views of Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge, and Odaiba Seaside Park.
On a shared boat, you board together with other customers. This allows you to enjoy interacting with a variety of other guests. When sightseeing in Tokyo, please enjoy the night view of Tokyo on a shared houseboat.
※Prices, sailing times, and sailing days for shared boats vary depending on the season.
※Reservations can also be made through the website.
FAQ
Can I pay in advance by credit card from abroad?
Yes. We support advance payment from overseas. Please contact us in advance.
Are there shared boats sailing for the fireworks festivals?
Yes, we do. We operate shared boats for the fireworks festivals held every summer. For fireworks houseboats, we accept reservations from May to June when the fireworks festival is scheduled. Prices vary each year, so please check the website for details when reservations begin.
Does a houseboat roll?
We can’t say that a boat won’t roll at all since it is a boat on the sea, however, our boats are equipped with a rolling-prevention machine, and we receive lots of favorable comments about it.
Do you have a karaoke set in the houseboats?
Boats are equipped with the latest net karaoke and you can select songs on the screen of the net terminal equipment instead of using karaoke song books. A DVD player is also equipped, so you can bring in your favorite DVDs.
Can we bring in food and drink?
Yes, it’s possible. Please bring in as much of your favorite food and drink as you like.
Is there any possibility of the cruise being cancelled?
Yes. It is impossible to depart for cruising on a typhoon day and a day with high waves. In those cases all expenses will be refunded.
Is there any other charge except course fees?
Those who get on board at wharfs besides Hamamatsu-cho, will have to pay a wharf charge, and a bank remittance fee will be needed if you remit the fee through a bank.
Cancellation charge?
We charge cancellation fees as follows.
- Within 20 days———30%
- Within 10 days———50%
- Previous day and on the day —- 100%
Do you accept credit cards?
Yes,we do.
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LOCATIONS
1-3-1 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0014
TEL:+81-3-3451-1379
Access
- 5 minutes walk from Hamamatsu-cho Station. (JR Lines, Ginza Line and Asakusa Line)
- 5 minutes walk from Daimon Station. (Asakusa Line and Oedo Line)
- 5 minutes walk from Shibakoen Station. (Mita Line)
